There’s a reason the Bugout has been a staple of Benchmade’s lineup since 2017 — one that’s now offered in .
Same reason it has been a consistent presence in Gear Patrol’s best pocket knives buying guide and a product we dubbed “the reigning EDC champ” in a review just last year.
Simply put, the Bugout’s combo of appearance, materials, durability, convenience and functionality is pretty dang tough to beat.
But that isn’t stopping the brand from trying. An upcoming revamp of the beloved folder will be packing significant material upgrades. Here’s what you need to know.
Dropping early next week, the new Benchmade Bugout Burnt Brass Aluminum has much in common with the standard version but some very notable differences too.
With regard to its similarities, a lot of the new knife’s specs are identical. It has the same blade length and thickness (3.24 inches and 0.08 inches, respectively) as well as the same open and closed lengths (7.46 inches and 4.22 inches).
Faux-brass is not as classy as brass (though it would kill the Bugout’s ultralight vibe), but is a massive performance upgrade from Grivory, which can flex. My personal Bugout is G10 and 20CV steel, and is hands-down my EDC of choice.
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